Charles Douglas Stokes, 68, of Smyrna, SC passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lucerne Valley, CA in 1956 to parents Charles and Mae Whiten Stokes, later moving to Smyrna, SC and marrying Debbie Wyatt, then starting his family. In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars, cheering for the Carolina Panthers, and watching NASCAR, specifically rooting for Kyle Busch.
In addition to his wife Debbie Wyatt Stokes, left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Brandy P. Reap (Mitchell) of Smyrna, SC and Rebecca A. Stokes, of Gainesville, GA; six grandchildren, Jeremy Dover, Joshua Reap, Emily Reap, Daniel Crowder, Emily Rose Stokes, and Johnny Nation; five brothers, Ronnie Stokes (Peggy) of Lawndale, NC, Ricky Stokes of Fallston, NC, Brady Stokes of Kings Mtn, NC, Jimmy Stokes of Grover, NC, and Robbie Stokes of Spruce Pines, NC; two sisters, Susan Carpenter (George) of Kings Mtn, NC, Vickie Neal (Eddie) of Blacksburg, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Hunter Isaac Reap, mother-in-law Gennie Wyatt, and brother Kenny Stokes.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, February 14, 2025, 1 PM at Canaan United Methodist Church, with Pastor Kenneth E. Spaulding officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the conclusion of services.
Pallbearers serving are Jeremy Dover, Joshua Reap, Mitchell Tilley, Jason Wyatt, Doug Wyatt, and Jeffery Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Canaan UMC, 4810 Canaan Church Rd, Smyrna, SC 29743
The Gore Family of White Columns Funeral Service is serving the Stokes Family
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